Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch hôvetstat, from hovet (head) +‎ stat (town). Equivalent to modern hoofd- +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːftstɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: hoofd‧stad

Noun

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hoofdstad f (plural hoofdsteden, diminutive hoofdstadje n)

  1. capital city
  2. (plural only) (politics) The EU-member states, as opposed to 'Brussel'.

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: hoofstad